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West Monroe

Michigan · 2,711 residents · 1.251 sq mi
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West Monroe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,317. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,182 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,200. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,711
−30%since 2000
from 3,893 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,167 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 3,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+36%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024West Monroe
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,317
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,986 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,228
+16%since 2000
from $20,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
−3%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.9%
+48.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+160%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,716)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(69)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(326)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,477)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(96)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(136)
Diversity Score20.2%(547)
Diversity Score
20
+141%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Monroe, Michigan?

West Monroe, Michigan has about 2,711 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Monroe, Michigan?

The typical household in West Monroe, Michigan earns about $48,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Monroe, Michigan expensive?

In West Monroe, Michigan, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in West Monroe, Michigan?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Monroe, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Monroe, Michigan?

About 31.8% of people in West Monroe, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Monroe, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, West Monroe, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,208 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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